Past Review

By (Economics & Sociology, The College of William and Mary) for

William and Mary: Seville - William and Mary in Seville

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile! You learn so much while abroad, and most of it isn't in a classroom. I made some great friends, learned how to pack everything for a week in a small backpack, tried lots of new foods, and learned about many new cultures and people.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Spring 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Travel can get expensive, so make sure you budget enough for it. There are always unexpected expenses when traveling, especially if you use Ryanair and end up in an airport way outside of the city you're trying to get to.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Americans